“FROZEN SHOULDER” True Frozen Shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, only occurs in up to 3% of the population, and is characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one to three years. The cause of spontaneous onset frozen shoulder is unknown, […]

Move Well are proud to announce the opening of their newest Physiotherapy Clinic in Edgewater. Situated within the Apollo Health Medical Centre at Joondalup Gate, it is part of a brand new, multidisciplinary clinic that includes GPs, Dental, Imaging, Pathology, Podiatry, Pharmacy and of course, the most importantly, Physiotherapy. Move Well […]

Latest Research into the Pelvic Floor and Physiotherapy The Pelvic Floor Muscles consists of four pairs of muscles which sling across the bottom of the abdomino-pelvic cavity. They are important for: supporting abdominal & pelvic viscera continence patients with low back pain sexual response Problems with the pelvic floor may lead […]

Neural Centralisation Chronic pain states can lead to neural sensitisation and centralisation. This complex condition results in decreased patient responsiveness to the usual treatments implemented for musculoskeletal pain and injury. What is pain? Pain is an output of the brain, NOT AN INPUT! Pain is only one of many outputs […]

TMJ – temporomandibular joint The dysfunctional temporomandibular joint is a notoriously poorly managed condition that is characterised by a variety of symptoms, including jaw and face pain, headache, ear symptoms, tooth ache, and poor sleep patterns. Causes An acute TMJ dysfunction may occur following dental work such as wisdom teeth removal, following an excessive opening […]

Acute Ankle Sprains Treatment administered in the first 24 hours is the most important determinant of long-term recovery from an acute ankle sprain. Chronic or recurrent ankle sprains also need physiotherapy rehabilitation to achieve stability and should be treated immediately by a physiotherapist to improve stability and decrease pain. Presentation The most common type of […]